Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      pounds        beef short ribs -- about 2-1/2 inches
                        -- thick, up to 5
     1/4  cup           vegetable oil
     1/3  cup           dry red wine
     1/3  cup           vinegar
   1      tablespoon    Worcestershire sauce
   2      tablespoons   prepared mustard
   1      teaspoon      garlic powder
   1      teaspoon      dried dill
   5      drops         Tabasco sauce -- up to 6

Preparation:

Put the ribs in a baking dish, bowl or heavy-duty plastic bag. combine all remaining ingredients and blend well. Pour marinade over ribs. Turn the ribs to coat them completely with the marinade. Cover or seal bag and refrigerate several hours, preferably overnight, turning occasionally. remove meat from marinade and place on smoker grid to water-smoke. Charcoal: Use 7 pounds charcoal, 3 quarts hot water, 2 wood sticks and smoke 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours. Electric Cooker: Use 3 quarts hot water, 2 wood sticks and smoke 2 to 3 hours.